SIMPSON, William (1823-1899). The Seat of War in the East. First Series. London: Paul and Dominic Colnaghi, 1855. 2° (565 x 378mm). lithographic title and dedication to Queen Victoria, 36 (of 40) coloured lithographic plates. (Lacking 4 plates, spotting and soiling to title, list of plates and dedication, the plates with occasional light marginal spotting and browning.) Contemporary half morocco (rubbed and loose). Simpson's work is impressive 'not only artistically and technically, but also as pictorial reporting' (Abbey Travel 237). [And:] -- The Seat of War in the East. First and second series. London: 1855-1856. 2° (565 x 395mm). 2 lithographic titles, lithographic dedication and 71 (of 79) tinted plates. (Lacking 8 plates, occasional spotting and soiling, light dampstain to lower margin, heavier towards end.) Contemporary half morocco (worn with upper cover detached). [Together with:] a quantity of coloured plates, prospectuses, and original wrappers from Simpson's work, heavily stained and many damaged, loose in portfolio.

[Sold with:] ELPHINSTONE, Crauford Howard. Siege of Sebastopol 1854-5. London: 1859. Atlas volume only, 2° (680 x 510mm). 21 numbered engraved and lithographic maps and plans, some with outline colour, many double-page, 3 lithographic views on one sheet. (Dampstaining and mould affecting top margins.) Contemporary half morocco, gilt edges (worn and stained, upper cover detached). Provenance: H.M. Government (presentation inscription dated October 1859 to:) -- Dowager Lady Raglan.
Together with a loose plate The Environs of Sevastopol, by James Wyld (4)